BELLE VUE have made a team change, dropping Australian Jye Etheridge in order to accommodate the signing of Mark Riss (pictured).

The German rider, who recently joined Championship Ipswich after being released by Edinburgh, is set to make his Aces debut against King’s Lynn on August 6.Team manager Mark Lemon said: “I do feel for Jye. He’s only had a brief time in the top flight and has been a trooper at home but his lack of experience away is what’s influenced this decision and we felt the need for change.“He’s a good guy with a great deal of potential, and this is by no means the end of Belle Vue’s relationship with Jye.“Mark is a very exciting rider. He has a wealth of experience behind him and his enthusiasm to be riding for Belle Vue is very pleasing. He will fit nicely into the No.6 position.“I’ve every confidence he will do a good job for us. He’s in good form for Ipswich and showed plenty of promise during his time with Wolverhampton. We’re really looking forward to working with him.”